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The 10 fastest growing occupations, 1998-2008
Table 3b. The 10 fastest growing occupations, 1998-2008
[Numbers in thousands of jobs]
| Occupation |
Employment
1998 2008 |
Change
# % |
Computer engineers
|
299 |
622 |
323 |
108 |
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Computer support specialists
|
429 |
869 |
436 |
102 |
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Systems analysts
|
617 |
1,194 |
577 |
94 |
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Database administrators
|
87 |
155 |
67 |
77 |
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Desktop publishing specialists
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26 |
44 |
19 |
73 |
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Paralegals and legal assistants
|
136 |
220 |
84 |
62 |
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Personal care and home health aides
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746 |
1,179 |
433 |
58 |
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Medical assistants
|
252 |
398 |
146 |
58 |
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Social and human
service assistants
|
268 |
410 |
141 |
53 |
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Physician assistants
|
66 |
98 |
32 |
48 |
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